PCMag.com Encyclopedia app for iPhone and iPad
Developer: Computer Language Company
First release : 22 Oct 2009
App size: 26.92 Mb
LEARN TODAYS HIGH-TECH CONCEPTS - TALK THE LINGO LIKE AN EXPERT
The encyclopedia youve used and loved for years on PCMag.com. All 25,000 definitions are stored on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad, and you can easily switch back and forth between the encyclopedia and the PCMag.com mobile Web Site.
There is simply no other reference about computers that is as succinct, consistent and designed to "really teach" you this industry.
FOR EXPERTS AND NOVICES
The premier source for computer concepts and terminology. Starting in 1981, this is the longest-running computer reference on the market. For decades, it has de-mystified the high-tech world and given people a competitive edge.
MAIN FEATURES
*Search all 25,000 IT and consumer electronics definitions without requiring an Internet connection, or scroll from definition to definition like a book.
*Terch Term of the Day (TTOD) gives you a random definition every day to learn more about this industry.
*Powerful search functions normally provided only by Web search engines are built into this app. For example, you only need to type a few letters, a blessing on small keyboards ("c l o u" gets you to cloud computing). Type in "WiFi" or "Wi-Fi" (with or without the dash) and get your definition.
*Zoom in on more than 4,000 illustrations, photos and diagrams.
*Covers Windows, Mac, Linux, Internet, Web, networking, wireless, broadband, mobile, home theater, acronyms, buzzwords, trends, hot topics - everything from A to Z!
*A complete course in computer literacy. Fundamental concepts are explained in depth.
*Superior cross-referencing.
Latest reviews of PCMag.com Encyclopedia app for iPhone and iPad
It is difficult to think of all the different ways I use this app. Today I used it to figure out if I wanted my daughter to load an app that supports no charge texting. I looked up IM, SMS and MMS and quickly understood how the app in question works and what its shortfalls would be. A buddy used this app to figure out how he would a create wifi network based on satellite access at his fishing shack. Sometimes we open this app just because a tech question arises out of a conversation. It is like having any other really good dictionary/reference in your iPhone - very handy. Id give it 5 stars if it updated more often. I recall one update that made the app load and search more quickly - impressive when you think about the staggering level of cross referencing in it. Ive not been aware that it needs any update, but updates make me think that the developers are still maintaining the app. Im also unclear about the "free updates for a year". Am I supposed to keep track of how long Ive had this app, or does the app do it.
It is great exept its slow to Intimilize and search and buggy with no Internet
I love this App- I am not a computer expert and I thought this would be a good referance tool. I saw no rating, but I took the chance on the $1.99 and Im very pleased.... This App initialized in seconds and I have had no problems. It opens and searches quickly. I am not always near a computer and having this on my iPhone is quit handy. Definitely worth it..........
This app is wonderful. It has a wealth of useful info. A must buy app
This is the best IT terms app in the app store. It is very thourough, but very slow. Edit: Knocked it down 2 stars, latest update made it super slow and laggy. Unnaceptable when the Internet is fatster than an app.